Le Nid by Epure
Bran, France
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
- Superbly Simple
- A property that meets our exacting standards, with everything you need, nothing you don’t, and above all thoughtfully designed.
- Country house
- A large house in the country
- Countryside
- Out of town, in rural or agricultural settings
A Pure and Simple Ceramicists’ Nest in Charente-Maritime
Serene and textural, this 80sqm apartment attached to the atelier of Epure, noted porcelain and stoneware artists in the southwestern French coastal region of Charente-Maritime, offers two bedrooms and bathrooms, a relaxed open-plan living/dining area, and a terrace with a pretty garden view. It's ideal for four--parents and two children or a two couples.
Simple Sophistication in the French Countryside
This lyrical artists’ retreat drives home the maxim that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. A peaceful haven where a textural palette of muted naturals is allowed to shine, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden apartment offers tranquility and soft earthiness with the owners’ art among the furnishings. It’s a place that stands as an invitation to rest and revel in nature’s subtle beauty. Attached to the owners’ ceramics atelier, Epure, a hand-sculpted porcelain and stoneware brand, the property is part of a classic regional farm styled and refurbished by Moka Projects, a Belgian--based design firm passionate about natural materials, pale shades, exposed wood and gentle textures. Minimalist and subtle, the home offers simple respite in a lesser-known country-meets-coastal region of France.
Around
The property is located at the heart of the Haute-Saintogne, the southernmost part of France’s Charente-Maritime region that stretches between La Rochelle and Bordeaux along the Atlantic coast and inland towards Périgord. Set at the end of the Gironde Estuary, a deep wetland slash that runs inland from the Atlantic and separates the region from Bordeaux’s wine country and the Médoc Natural Park, the home offers a true country retreat in a region dotted with Roman architecture, viticultural and agricultural fields. The medieval city of Pons features a 12th-century fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage designated site with a vast medicinal garden, and it’s a stop along the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route. The thermal spa town of Jonzac has been recognized as a wellness destination for centuries, with waters known to treat respiratory issues, arthritis and aching joints.
Between quiet villages of ancient architecture, this part of Charente Maritime is zig zagged by vineyards, with several designated Wine Routes. Grapes for Cognac and a regional aperitif called Pineau de Charentes are grown in the area, as are wine grapes. With its more than 450 kilometers of coastline and four picturesque islands—Ré, Oléron, Aix and Madame—the region is an Atlantic playground. Beaches, harbors, forts on land and massive fortresses at sea, as well as thalassotherapy (sea water therapy) and other spa resort centers are big draws to the region. Oysters are big business here, too, the bivalves from the region’s unique beds where saltwater and freshwater combine are appreciated as among France’s most sought-after oyster.
La Rochelle is a majestic mid-sized city with a rich seafaring culture, and the region’s islands are known for their oysters, mussels grown on “buchots,” or wooden posts, other seafood products, hand-raked sea salts. Sailors, surfers, kite surfers, kayakers, and paddle boarders love the region’s beaches, while hikers and cyclists can take a delineated coastal path and smaller loops through the region’s forests, fields, and vineyards.
Location
Nearest airport: Bordeaux (1 hour)
Best time to visit
April to October
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Amenities
Here’s what you can expect during your stay:
- Kitchen
- Outdoor Barbecue
- Coffee Maker
- Internet
- On-site Parking
- Outdoor Parking Space
- Rain shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Heating
- High Chair
- Crib
- Pool
- Garden
- Balcony
Additional Information
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- Bedrooms
- 2
- Living room
- 1
- Dining area
- 1
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchenette
- 1
- Queen Bed
- 1
- Double Bed
- 1